iPad: Everyone loves bacon, but not everyone loves burnt, sandy bacon that's been in the oven or in the pan too long. If you want to up your bacon game and learn a bit more about proper pork preparation in the process, the Better Bacon Book, designed specifically for iPad, can help. The app walks you through different cuts of meat, what to look for when you're shopping, tutorial videos, and even offers up a few DIY hacks like building your own stovetop or trash-can smoker.

Part cookbook, part DIY guide the Better Bacon Book is an iPad app that will help you cook the most delicious bacon you've ever had, but also help you understand how to buy pork in general, how to prepare certain cuts of meat, how to carve your own portions and servings, and even video guides on how to make your own bacon and pancetta, along with a great explanation for why you should make your own instead of just picking up a rasher from the grocery store. The book includes interactive recipes from professional chefs, a step-by-step to building your own trash can smoker, and more.

The Better Bacon Book is available now in the iTunes App Store for $4.99. How do you prep perfect bacon? Share your tips and recipes in the comments below.